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The World Veterinary Association and animal welfare
1World Veterinary Association, Emdrupvej 28A, DK-2100 Copenhagen O, Denmark.
Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|December 20, 2005
Summary
The World Veterinary Association highlights how veterinarians balance global animal welfare standards with diverse cultural practices. Their role is crucial in ensuring welfare for both companion and food-producing animals worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Welfare Science
- Global Health
Background:
- The veterinary profession, represented by the World Veterinary Association, acknowledges the significant global factors impacting animal welfare.
- Evolving human attitudes and urban populations increasingly influence animal welfare standards, though cultural and religious practices also play a role.
- Veterinarians integrate scientific evidence with an understanding of these diverse influences when making animal welfare recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the multifaceted role of veterinarians in addressing contemporary animal welfare challenges.
- To emphasize the importance of scientifically justified practices in animal welfare.
- To highlight the veterinary profession's engagement with both companion and food-producing animal sectors.
Main Methods:
- This abstract is a position statement, not a research study, and outlines the recognized influences and responsibilities within veterinary practice.
- It synthesizes the perspective of the World Veterinary Association on animal welfare.
- The text emphasizes the application of scientific principles in veterinary recommendations.
Main Results:
- Veterinarians are essential in ensuring animal welfare across various contexts, including urban companion animal care and rural food production.
- Scientific justification underpins veterinary recommendations for animal welfare, despite varying cultural and religious practices.
- Veterinary supervision is critical for maintaining animal welfare in intensive production and global animal transportation.
Conclusions:
- The veterinary profession plays a vital role in navigating complex global animal welfare issues.
- Continuous development of animal welfare standards, led by international organizations like the World Organisation for Animal Health, requires veterinary expertise.
- Veterinarians are key to ensuring ethical and scientifically sound animal care globally.